CutTimeŽ of Detroit - Club-Ready Classical Music

Mr. CutTime

When Detroit Symphony Orchestra bassist Rick Robinson began to transcribe inspired music for his instrument, he realized some cool ideas to connect audiences with orchestras. More than just concerts, arranging, composing and publishing, Mr. CutTime is on a mission to share this inspiration with all curious music lovers and colleagues. Don't miss another chance to be shaken and stirred by classical! See his work on YouTube, Fox2 News & even the People Mover!
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Here's a video clip about his work with Classical Revolution.
Listen to Mr. CutTime's NPR interview with Guy Raz!
Leading his string quartet in Detroit Public Schools concerts one week, CutTime reads his comps with Classical Revolution April 29 in Chicago at Cole's Bar, then CR NYC on May 3. Follow on Facebook. Email him!

RECENTLY: Mr. CutTime conducted the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with new chamber orchestrations of his most popular music in a family concert on April 26. More info...

CutTime Simfonica^Ž

Introducing the next big thing in classical, a string band that really ROCKS the house! This powerful string sextet features the lively works of bassist/composer Rick Robinson initially performed by principal musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra streamed here.
Hear their debut singles City of Trees & Gitcha Groove On! Buy tracks at CD Baby & iTunes! See their YouTube clip!
Hardcore Detroit recently danced to Pork 'n Beans at the Virgil Carr Center. Read MORE about CTS.
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CutTime^Ž is going NATIONAL this year available to presenters, new audiences and partner orchestras!
Read the Detroit Free Press article. Hear the NPR interview.

Fiscal sponsorship provided by Arts League of Michigan.

CutTime Players^Ž

From the mysterious realm of classical music came eight virtuoso Detroit Symphony Orchestra musicians with magical treasures that inspired a BILLION around the world!
CutTime Players^Ž offers the magical sounds of a symphony orchestra, a virtuoso pianist or a cool jazz band with personality for relaxed, informative programs.
CutTime wants to inspire YOUR community with YOUR musicians as it goes NATIONAL in 2012!
Next concert is DSO Neighborhood Series April 28 (Sa) 2p @ Virgil Carr Center titled I Hear A Symphony. Tix $15/10
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CutTime Productions, LLC

Since 1994 CutTime Productions has earned a solid reputation for professional MUSIC PRINTING by typesetting, arranging and publishing a variety of scores from customized editions to solo music to full orchestral sets. CutTime Players Publishing is the ASCAP-registered name for the expanding CutTime publications of 110+ arrangements and 14 compositions.
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Classical Revolution Detroit

Classical leaps off the stage to serve the masses with relaxed chamber music readings in restaurants and cafes around Detroit. Follow the fun on Facebook or join the revolutionary party on Twitter. Here are interviews on the need at WRCJ (Dec. 12, 2010), Creative Destruction & YouTube.
Next event is May 22 (Tu) at Cadieux Cafe 8p-11.
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Listen to Mr. CutTime's NPR interview with Guy Raz!